tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.comments2019-02-22T09:42:31.463-05:00Assistive Technology BlogBrian Meersmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comBlogger1086125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-61108170862841496902016-05-04T14:19:03.312-04:002016-05-04T14:19:03.312-04:00wow this is awesome! Thanks for sharing!wow this is awesome! Thanks for sharing!Matt Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07663096770315661093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-25089626052827483532015-04-27T23:22:43.316-04:002015-04-27T23:22:43.316-04:00Unfortunately the vibrate feature isn&#39;t very u...Unfortunately the vibrate feature isn&#39;t very useful because you can distinguish.<br /><a href="http://www.jrcconline.com/_our-services-water-damage-restoration.php" rel="nofollow">Info site for Moses Lake Water Damage Service</a> <br />asorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00799229235976575369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-73411358092733943952015-04-10T01:19:26.963-04:002015-04-10T01:19:26.963-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.robert yarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18272769035515111751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-85228177224500566812015-03-22T14:18:03.506-04:002015-03-22T14:18:03.506-04:00Thank you, just installed on Office 365 2013 Word....Thank you, just installed on Office 365 2013 Word.Joe Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509161928791915796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-61749167292487384642015-02-06T13:19:13.687-05:002015-02-06T13:19:13.687-05:00I am using the iPad mini 2 in this video. It&#39;s...I am using the iPad mini 2 in this video. It&#39;s a great device and very portable. Perfect for students who will be bringing in to classes everyday!Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-75807861923710295092015-02-06T13:16:50.804-05:002015-02-06T13:16:50.804-05:00Thanks for the question.
Voice Dream Writer will ...Thanks for the question.<br /><br />Voice Dream Writer will be better from writing essays. It has a lot of tools like voice feedback, homophone checker, and the ability to look up words by meaning that are really helpful for writing.<br /><br />Notability is better suited for handwritten notes that do not require perfect spelling and grammar. Also with Notability you lose the ability to read back your writing with text-to-speech if you choose to hand write your notes.<br /><br />Hope this helps answer your question and please let me know if you have any other questions.Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-76225184115310927402015-02-02T11:21:32.583-05:002015-02-02T11:21:32.583-05:00What do you think of the new Voice Dream writer ap...What do you think of the new Voice Dream writer app and noteability? We are just starting our high schooler on IPAD for her technology and those were some suggested. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-67395900184680724152015-01-30T01:25:44.048-05:002015-01-30T01:25:44.048-05:00Cool!Cool!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-36055356882360493252015-01-28T20:52:58.753-05:002015-01-28T20:52:58.753-05:00Hi Michele,
For in class I think a pair of headph...Hi Michele,<br /><br />For in class I think a pair of headphones with an integrated microphone would probably be helpful. Many headphones have microphones integrated in the headphone&#39;s wire. This positions the microphone close to the mouth. Some of these headphones are relatively inexpensive and might do the trick. If you happen to own an iPhone, the headphones that come in the box have this type of integrated microphone. Hope this helps and please let me know if you have any other questions.<br /><br />-Brian Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-31184280534732913752015-01-28T10:56:38.881-05:002015-01-28T10:56:38.881-05:00My daughter would like to start using dragon dicta...My daughter would like to start using dragon dictation on an iPod touch for help with spelling in a classroom. (She currently uses it at home.) We have found that it is pretty accurate as long as she holds the iPods mic close to her mouth. Do you think a mighty mic would further reduce background noise in a classroom setting or is it only necessary for recording lectures and such?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245583280261803311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-22241976470473757432015-01-22T09:07:37.813-05:002015-01-22T09:07:37.813-05:00To improve productivity many KNFB Reader iOS users...To improve productivity many KNFB Reader iOS users have also purchased the new ScanJig Pro scanning stand. ScanJig provides easy tactile positioning of both smart devices and documents for correct focus, alignment and field of view. After scanning a document, text is recognized far more accurately. The product design also helps avoid shadows and optimizes ambient light to get great images.<br />More info is available at scanjig.comPathttp://www.scanjig.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-31804581800823405922015-01-13T07:15:23.457-05:002015-01-13T07:15:23.457-05:00Ginger Page can also read your writing back to you...Ginger Page can also read your writing back to you using text-to-speech, which can be a powerful proof reading tool, especially for those with dyslexia. Once you have completed your writing, you can share it by text message, email, or open it in another compatible app. <a href="http://www.smartphone-gear.com" rel="nofollow"></a>Elizabeth J. Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01824134730760179008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-33009252729518161652015-01-06T15:59:11.819-05:002015-01-06T15:59:11.819-05:00Hello, this article was really informative because...Hello, this article was really informative because I have a sister who is visually impaired and this would be very useful for her. How do you find the iPhone 6 in terms of navigating websites like Facebook? Is there a way to use the okay Siri by asking her to read your Facebook mail or reply or read the newsfeed? My sister says that it&#39;s so difficult for her to follow and reply on Facebook. Many thanks.Sigrid Macdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039046815905329266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-2394900484974287872014-12-31T15:33:27.009-05:002014-12-31T15:33:27.009-05:00The KNFB reader has really come a long way since t...The KNFB reader has really come a long way since the prototypes were tested on old hand-helds years ago. I&#39;m glad to see it&#39;s finally available as an app, pricey as it may be. I&#39;m curious as to how accurate it is with fine print. <br />Thanks for sharing and comparing with Prizmo. For some of our LD students, images and page layout are important. Janet DeSenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343423880245453593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-46128808639872639762014-10-01T07:24:13.314-04:002014-10-01T07:24:13.314-04:00Windows 8 does not have this command. So, what can...Windows 8 does not have this command. So, what can i do now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-67604099932433652912014-09-28T20:35:05.970-04:002014-09-28T20:35:05.970-04:00Hi Elena,
Thanks for the comment. I think the rea...Hi Elena,<br /><br />Thanks for the comment. I think the reason for &quot;Hey, Siri&quot; only working when charging is that it would use up too much battery life during every day use. It is still a helpful feature and if you&#39;d like to use it away from a power outlet you can always buy a charger case. I hope you enjoy the blog and I hope you enjoy the transition to iPhone. Apple has added some great accessibility features in iOS 8!Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-55213341360476561392014-09-28T20:32:31.621-04:002014-09-28T20:32:31.621-04:00Hi Gerardo,
I hope you have been doing well. Than...Hi Gerardo,<br /><br />I hope you have been doing well. Thanks for the comment. I was very excited to see that Speak Screen makes the experience with TTS much better in iBooks! Also, the Alex voice is a nice addition. Thanks again.Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-60000096101559470102014-09-24T21:17:42.767-04:002014-09-24T21:17:42.767-04:00I liked the blog about the iOS 8, I am and Android...I liked the blog about the iOS 8, I am and Android user looking to get an Iphone. I thought the Siri thing was cool, but why do you need to be charging it when your using it. I know that they have cases for that but it&#39;s so restricting. Then again you could just do it the old way. Anyway I thought it was a cool blog, keep it up.<br /><br />Elena D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04184853834255621237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-14820173543978938802014-09-18T02:25:31.733-04:002014-09-18T02:25:31.733-04:00Did you see that Speak Screen does word level high...Did you see that Speak Screen does word level highlighting within iBooks and automatically scrolls the same<br />page?Gerardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08451308307904332592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-17285163184089815622014-09-07T08:44:41.632-04:002014-09-07T08:44:41.632-04:00Hello, I would recommend Prizmo. It is the best OC...Hello, I would recommend Prizmo. It is the best OCR app for iOS that I have found. Hope this helps. Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-75940624223111237212014-08-29T18:26:47.843-04:002014-08-29T18:26:47.843-04:00Hi there my brother who has no vision is starting ...Hi there my brother who has no vision is starting to look at iphone or ipad options for text recognition so that he can read his own physical mail as this article is a couple of years old is prizmo still the best option or are there any newer products - thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-9479224178210949002014-07-13T20:58:44.804-04:002014-07-13T20:58:44.804-04:00Hi, thanks for the comment. I was writing about th...Hi, thanks for the comment. I was writing about the iOS version of VoiceOver which did come after the Mac version. PDF accessibility is defiantly an area that can be improved more. I also hope the iWatch includes VoiceOver and other accessibility features. Thanks for reading the blog and thanks for the comment.Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-58519028730550990582014-07-01T11:33:17.869-04:002014-07-01T11:33:17.869-04:00actually Voice Over has been around longer then fi...actually Voice Over has been around longer then five years since it was on the mac before the phone. I agree, however that screen reader access is one of the most important developments for blind people in at least the past ten years. Lets just hope that Apple fixes the few gaping holes in accessibility that are persistently hanging around, such as the terrible state of pdf accessibility on the mac. I really hope the iWatch has voice over. Tree Mabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247837514704490294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-44602518988318518422014-06-30T12:17:15.859-04:002014-06-30T12:17:15.859-04:00amazing
amazing<br />Rafay Ansarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026900211699923876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-78737288762747326142014-05-13T18:13:39.255-04:002014-05-13T18:13:39.255-04:00I&#39;ve been using saytext for some of my documen...I&#39;ve been using saytext for some of my documents and love it. I&#39;m switching over to an <a href="http://www.whatisrightforme.com/tablet/" rel="nofollow">android tablet</a> and was wondering if there is a similar app like that for android?David Lnoreply@blogger.com